Free Hike near Beijing: Aoyugou (Family-Friendly)

The Aoyugou hiking loop is located near the Shuanglong Gorge Scenic Area in Mentougou District, Beijing, along the Jingla Line Highway. It's easily accessible by public transport 🚌 or car 🚗😊 🚏Starting Point: The three-way intersection of Junhong Road and Qilifen 🚏End Point: Youzhe Post (Zhaitang Station) 🚘Driving: After exiting the Jingwei Expressway, take the Jingla Line, turn left onto Junhong Road, and drive for about 2 km. Free 🆓 parking 🅿️ is available. 🎫Tickets: Not a scenic spot, no tickets required, no restrooms 🚻 🗾Route Details: ‼️11 km hike, 250m elevation gain, 4~5 hours. ‼️Generally easy, with a few steep slopes. Hiking poles are recommended. ‼️The hiking route map is in the last picture🌎 ‼️The entire hiking route follows the river, passing 3 waterfalls. Waterfall No. 3 is the most spectacular and the best photo spot📸. 🤡Scenery Details: ①0~3km: Highway ②3~6km: River valley along the icy stream, a good place for a meal ③6~7km: See Waterfall No. 1. Turn left at the fork to walk an extra 2 km to see Waterfall No. 3, or turn right to return. ④7~9km: Downhill on a small mountain path ⑤9~11km: Cement road ✨I will continue to update niche, nature-oriented, and family-friendly spots around Beijing.